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Halios Universa IIvsTudor 1926 36mm Automatic

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Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995
1926 36mm Automatic
Tudor1926 36mm Automatic
MSRP $2,525
What people say

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Halios Universa II

Owners widely praise the Halios Universa II for its applied indices, excellent finishing for the price, and comfortable 38mm dimensions. The integrated bracelet design with a satisfying micro-adjust clasp and case architecture are described as masterclasses. However, some find the bracelet clasp chunkier than the overall design, and the angular lug design is noted as not being for everyone. One owner reported unexpected pastel dial colors and a poor winding action. On balance, owners rate the Halios Universa II highly for its applied indices and excellent finishing at the price point.

Tudor 1926 36mm Automatic

Owners widely praise the Tudor 1926 36mm Automatic for its classy, simple aesthetics and excellent fit and finish. Its thin profile, noted at 9.5mm by one owner, makes it comfortable and suitable for wearing under shirt cuffs, while its versatility lends itself well to business-casual settings. The Sellita movement is reported to run accurately, with one owner observing +2 seconds per day. Some owners consider it an ideal first luxury watch or a personal grail. One owner expressed dissatisfaction with the white date wheel. Overall, owners rate the Tudor 1926 36mm Automatic highly for its wearability and refined finishing at its price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Universa II38mm
1926 36mm Automatic36mm
Power Reserve
Universa II40h
1926 36mm Automatic38h
Water Resistance
Universa II100m
1926 36mm Automatic100m
MSRP
Universa II$995
1926 36mm Automatic$2,525

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Thickness
11.8mm
9.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
15mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Polished
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire (double-domed)
Sapphire
Dial Color
Gold
Silver

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
T601
Power Reserve
40h
38h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$2,525
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